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Sanford USD Medical Center among top 100 in orthopedics

Sanford USD Medical Center among top 100 in orthopedics

Becker’s honors U.S. hospitals and health systems with great othopedic programs
Megan Jensen 3 min read
The benefits of anterior hip replacement

The benefits of anterior hip replacement

FAQs on hip replacement surgery, when you might need it and how long recovery takes
Coridon Huez, MD 8 min read
Golf great turns to Sanford for strength & conditioning

Golf great turns to Sanford for strength & conditioning

At 66, Bernhard Langer stays in the game by always learning more
Mick Garry 9 min read
Sodium 101 for athletes

Sodium 101 for athletes

Daily salt intake can vary based on how much you exercise and sweat
SHN Staff 7 min read
Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Dr. Jared Daniel — a dad of teens — wants to prevent lower back pain in kids
Jane Thaden Lawson 9 min read
When your shoes might be to blame for pain

When your shoes might be to blame for pain

Get expert recommendations before buying supportive insoles
Mick Garry 6 min read
Active 60-year-old gets back to sports with physical therapy

Active 60-year-old gets back to sports with physical therapy

Tom Hertz doesn’t hurt anymore — and sees no reason to slow down now
Mick Garry 7 min read
Can exercise help people with cancer?

Can exercise help people with cancer?

Fighting fatigue and lifting your mood are benefits of staying active during treatment
SHN Staff 7 min read
When should you see a physical therapist?

When should you see a physical therapist?

A PT restores mobility and hope in patients with injury, impairment or pain
Mick Garry 9 min read
Orthopedic surgeon receives teaching and research award

Orthopedic surgeon receives teaching and research award

USD Sanford School of Medicine honors Dr. Nathan Skelley's dedication to students
Jon Berg 2 min read